Ongoing The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame houses over 2,000 artifacts and information about more than 400 remarkable women. The $21 million, 33,000 square foot museum honors women who have distinguished themselves while exemplifying the pioneer spirit of the American West. Open Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays except Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, & New Year’s Day. Gen. Ad. $10, seniors & youths 3-12, $8, children 2 & under, free with paid adult admission. 1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.
Ongoing Ft. Worth Botanic Garden-Wander among trees, flowers and along waterways of the 109-acre park. An exhibition greenhouse and two gift shops are two detours in the journey. The main gardens are free & open daily from dawn until dusk. A small fee is required for the 7.5 acre Japanese garden, which is open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and offers tours that take about an hour. A small fee is also required for the conservatory-open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sun. 1-6 p.m. The Gardens Restaurant is on site. Off University Dr. at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-871-7689, www.fwbg.org.
Ongoing Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s steam engine “Puffy” and the 1953 GP-7 diesel locomotive, runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays to and from the Fort Worth Stockyards and back again to its starting point in Grapevine. The Grapevine to the Stockyards run departs Grapevine at 1 p.m. and arrives in the Stockyards at 2:15 p.m. The return trip departs the Stockyards at 4 p.m. and arrives in Grapevine at 5:30 p.m. Robbers have been known to board the train as it makes its way from Grapevine to Fort Worth. The hour-long Trinity River Run-leaving from the Stockyards-is 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Tickets for the Grapevine to Fort Worth Run are Touring Class $14, seniors 55+, $13, and children, 3-12, $10. Tickets for the Trinity River run are $10, seniors $9, and children $6. One-way tickets are available for both runs. Plan to be at the depot 30 minutes before departure time – Grapevine at 707 S. Main St., open 11 a.m.-1 p.m., & the Fort Worth Stockyards Station, noon-4:30 p.m., at 140 E. Exchange Ave. 817-410-3123, or www.gvrr.com.
Ongoing Fort Worth Stockyards Historical District-The Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive occurs twice daily, weather permitting, but they don’t mosey along on major holidays. Herders dressed in 19th-century cowboy gear drive 15 to 17 head of cattle down Exchange Ave. Best viewing areas for the 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. drives are the front lawn of the Livestock Exchange Bldg. or across the street near the Stockyards Visitor’s Center. Free. Along E. Exchange Ave., 817-336-4373, www.fortworthherd.com.
Ongoing Ft. Worth Trinity Park-The Log Cabin Village living history museum depicts the lifestyle of pioneers who settled this area in the mid-to-late 1800s. Hrs: Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 1-5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $4.50, seniors & youths 4-17, $4, children under 4, free. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln., 817-392-5881, www.logcabinvillage.org.
Ongoing The Ft. Worth Zoo, home to more than 500 animal species and a world-famous reptile collection, housed in the Museum of Living Art, is ranked no. 5 in the nation by USA Travel Guide and the no. 1 attraction in the DFW Metroplex by the Zagat survey. “Texas Wild!” an 8-acre area of the Zoo, allows guests to encounter more than 300 creatures and visit 6 different regions of the Lone Star State in just hours. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Zoo is also open Thanksgiving & Christmas from noon to 4 p.m. & New Year’s Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General Admission is $12, seniors 65+ and children 3-12, $9. Ticket price includes entry into “Texas Wild!” Parking $5. Half-price tickets are available every Wednesday. 1989 Colonial Pkwy. For more information call, 817-871-7050, or go to www.fortworthzoo.org.
Ongoing The Christian Arts Commission of Fort Worth’s Museum is now home for the wax sculpture based on Leonardo da Vinci’s tempera wall masterpiece in Milan titled The Last Supper. The sculpture has not been exhibited since 1997 and was put back on display Aug. 7, 2009. One of the few works of art featuring Jesus and all twelve disciples, Katherine Stubergh sculpted these life size figures in 1956, which was commissioned by Fort Worth oilman William Fleming. The Museum also holds a wall of 28 crosses of Christendom in puddle bronze and burnished copper. Open Wed. through Sat. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Donations welcome. For more info go to www.cacmuseum.org. 3205 Hamilton Ave., 817-332-7878.
Ongoing Fort Worth’s history is housed in the nearly 100-year-old Fire Station No. 1 building located in the City Center Complex. This Fort Worth Museum of Science & History exhibit traces Fort Worth’s development from its beginning as a frontier outpost, through its rowdy youth as a cattle town to the present. The exhibit features graphics, historical artifacts, photographs and documents, reproduced paintings and original posters. Hrs. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Free. Corner of 2nd & Commerce Sts., 817-255-9300.
Through May 20 Casa Manaña presents Annie Jr. Annie, Daddy Warbucks, Miss Hannigan, FDR and a house full of orphans all bring the story of the Depression era back along with those favorite songs –“Easy Street,” “It’s the Hard Knock Life” and “Tomorrow.” For times and tickets call 817-332-2272 or go to www.casamanana.org, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave.
Through May 28 Scarborough Renaissance Festival (32nd season) in Waxahachie, TX-Step back in time for the time of your life! Recreated 16th Century English village with 21 stages of entertainment, jousting, falconry, music, 200+ artists and craftspeople, games and rides, and foods from around the world. Just 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat., Sun. & Memorial Day (Mon.) Adults $24, children ages 5-12, $9, 4 and under free. Discounts available at www.SRFestival.com and at Tom Thumb grocery stores. 972-938-3247.
Through June 3 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents “Glenn Ligon: AMERICA.” Ligon (b. 1960) is considered one of the most influential American artists of the last two decades. Organized by the Whitney Museum of American Art and curator Scott Rothkopf, in collaboration with the artist, the exhibition looks at his work over 25 years: from his days as a student to the present. The nearly 100 works include paintings, prints, photography, drawings, and sculptural installations, as well as his recent neon reliefs and the seminal Door paintings that launched his career. A full-color catalogue with more than 200 illustrations is available in the bookstore. The National Committee of the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts provides major support for the exhibition. For more info call 817-738-9215 or go to www.themodern.org. 3200 Darnell St.
Through June 17 The Kimbell Art Museum presents the first touring exhibition of works from the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts. “The Age of Impressionism: Great French Paintings from the Clark,” contains 73 paintings including 21 works by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, four by Edgar Degas, two by Edouard Manet, six by Claude Monet, two by Berthe Morisot, seven by Camille Pissarro, and four by Alfred Sisley. Sterling Clark was an heir to the Singer sewing machine fortune. Between the 1910s and the 1950s he and his wife Francine collected paintings, sculpture, and drawings ranging from Impressionism to Renaissance styles to American works. The Clark Art Institute opened in 1955 to showcase their collection that now includes early photography. Part of this exhibition is the Kimbell’s ongoing series “Guest of Honor.” Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s 1769 work titled The Warrior, also from the Sterling collection, fills that spot. The Kimbell is the only USA venue. A catalogue published by Skira Rizzoli, New York accompanies the exhibition. For more info call 817-332-8451 or go to www.kimbellart.org, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Through June 17 Amon Carter Museum of American Art presents “Sargent’s Youthful Genius: Paintings from the Clark,” in a joint program with its neighbor, the Kimbell Art Museum that is also exhibiting works from the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts. The Carter will feature four works by John Singer Sargent (1856-1925). Sargent was a French-trained artist whose international career made him an influential person in the art world of the late nineteenth century. On view at the Carter are his Fumée d’Ambre Gris (Smoke of Ambergris) created in 1880, a Portrait of Carolus-Duran, Sargent’s teacher, (1879), and two scenes from Sargent’s excursions to Italy, A Venetian Interior (1880-’82}, and A Street in Venice from the same period. For more info, call 817-738-1933 or go to www.cartermuseum.org. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Through June 17 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth features Ged Quinn’s works. Quinn, who was born in Liverpool, England and now lives in Cornwall, takes a cue from Claude Lorrain by using landscapes with fragments of history, art history, and mythology to bring about a painting. His work has exhibited in several solo and group exhibitions in Europe. For more info, call 817-738-9215 or visit www.themodern.org. 3200 Darnell St.
Fridays & Saturdays Four Day Weekend is a six-member comedy troupe in Fort Worth who specializes in interactive performance, building each show around audience suggestions and participation. Through the use of interactive video, music and the improvisational skills of the talented cast, Four Day Weekend has created the longest-running live show in Fort Worth’s history. In addition to weekly live public performances in their 212-seat theater, Four Day Weekend also offers a wide variety of corporate event services, from team building seminars to keynote addresses. Come see the talent people are talking about! Show Tickets $20. Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. 312 Houston St., 817-226-4329. www.fourdayweekend.com.
Saturdays Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge offers naturalist-led nature hikes that feature blooming wildflowers, commonly seen insects, birds, and animals and current projects going on at the Refuge. Water and appropriate clothing are suggested. Cost is $5. From 10 a.m.-noon. 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd., 817-392-7410, www.fwnaturecenter.org.
4-20 Grapevine’s Runway Theatre presents Stealing Home by Pat Cook. See this frantic, farcical play about Beulah Meadows’ long lost son and two con men that set out to lift a few pieces of silverware and end up Stealing Home. For times and tickets call 817-488-4842 or visit www.runwaytheatre.com. 215 N. Dooley St., Grapevine, TX 76051.
4,5,11,12,18,19,25,26 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Cowtown Coliseum hosts the Stockyards Championship Rodeo. 8 p.m. Reserved box seats & VIP $20, Gen. Ad. $15, seniors 60+, $12.50 & children 3-12, $10. Free Kid Fridays for 12 & under, Gen. Ad. only, on the 4th, 11th, & 18th. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.
4-6,11-13, 18-20, 25-27 Magnolia at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is a series of critically acclaimed films. May 4-6 The Kid With a Bike can be seen. It’s the story of a young boy, abandoned by his father, who ends up in a state-run youth farm where the town hairdresser befriends him. (87 min., French with English subtitles). The 11-13 see Darling Companion, directed by Lawrence Kasdan and starring Dianne Keaton and Kevin Kline. (PG-13 for some sexual content and Language: 103 min.). The Deep Blue Sea, about the wife of a British judge caught in a love affair with a Royal Air Force pilot, shows on the 18-20, (Rated R, 98 min.), and on the 25-27 The Salt of Life screens. Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times film critic describes the film as “rueful, funny, and wise.” Show times are Fri. 6 & 8 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m. & Sun. noon, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. For more info call 817-738-9215 or visit www.themodern.org. 3200 Darnell St.
11-27 Artes de la Rosa presents Maria de Buenos Aires: A Tango Operita by Astor Piazzolla and Horacio Ferrer. The opera tells the story of Maria in part musical, part tango, part theatre, part ballet, and part opera sung in Spanish with English subtitles. Fridays & Saturdays 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30. Tickets for opening night are $25. Regular admission is $12 to $18 at 817-624-8333 or visit www.rosemarinetheater.com. 1440 N. Main St.
17 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s “Reading and Discussion” series is focusing on Glen Ligon: AMERICA. Tonight’s book is Disidentifications: Queers of Color and the Performance of Politics by José Esteban Muñoz. This program is free but you should register by sending an e-mail to education@themodern.org and include “Ligon Reading and Discussion” in the subject line. You are encouraged to read the book before the session which is available in the Modern Shop. Upon arrival, sign in at the information desk. From 7 until 8 p.m. 3200 Darnell St.
18 Billy Bob’s Texas-Robert Earl Keen. Tickets $15 & $22. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
18-June 3 Theatre Arlington presents the drama The Laramie Project by Moises Kaufman and the Members of the Tectonic Theater Project. Based on the real-life beating of a homosexual man in 1998, this compilation of interviews explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion to which it can rise. Contains strong language and adult subject matter. Parental discretion advised. Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 8 p.m. & Sunday 2 p.m. For tickets call 817-275-7661. 305 W. Main St., Arlington, TX 76010.
19 Kimbell Art Museum’s “The Artist’s Eye” presents Terrell James from Houston who will discuss works in the Museum’s permanent collection sharing special insights of a practicing professional. At 11 a.m. For more info call 817-332-8451 or visit www.kimbellart.org. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.
19 Billy Bob’s Texas-Ronnie Dunn. Tickets $18, $40, $65 & $80. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
21-27 The 2012 Crowne Plaza Invitational returns to the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth. This will be the 66th anniversary of the prestigious Tour event, which draws top players from all over the world. Defending champion David Toms will take on all challengers for the $6.2 million purse. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For information, call 817-927-4280 or go to www.CrownePlazaInvitational.com.
23 Kimbell Art Museum’s lecture series presents C.D. Dickerson, curator of European art at the Kimbell whose topic will be “In Search of Casanova: A Journey Through 18th-Century Europe,” in the Museum auditorium at 12:30 p.m. For more info call 817-332-8451 or visit www.kimbellart.org. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.
25 The Amon Carter Museum of American Art offers a New Parents Tour where you can bring your baby and enjoy an interactive tour designed for parents and grandparents. The tour begins at the Information Desk at 10:30 a.m. and lasts an hour. Call 817-989-5030 or e-mail visitors@cartermuseum.org for helpful instructions and parking information. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.
25 The Kimbell Art Museum’s series “Artful Readings” presents Renior, My Father by Jean Renoir who covers the life story of his famous Impressionist painter father. From 5:30 p.m. until 7. For more info call 817-332-8451 or visit www.kimbellart.org. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.
25 Billy Bob’s Texas-Lonestar. Tickets $15 & $28. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
26 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District-Cowtown Coliseum hosts Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show. Family friendly entertainment. 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. Box seats $15, Gen. Ad. $12, Seniors 60+ $9 & children 3-12, $8. 121 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1025, www.StockyardsRodeo.com.
26 Billy Bob’s Texas-Joe Nichols. Tickets $15 & $20. 10:30 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
27 Billy Bob’s Texas-Three Dog Night. Tickets $12 & $30. 9 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, 817-624-7117, www.billybobstexas.com.
31 The Amon Carter Museum of American Art presents an interactive tour titled “Crafting from the Collection” for teen and adult crafters of all media, from 6 until 7 p.m. Participants can record their own crafting inspirations from featured artworks on the tour using sketching paper and pencils provided for the event. For more info, call 817-738-1933 or visit www.cartermuseum.org. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Coming July 2012-January 2013 Dead Sea Scrolls & the Bible: Ancient Artifacts, Timeless Treasures. Rare doesn’t begin to describe the collection of ancient Dead Sea Scrolls and artifacts on display in Fort Worth for just six months. Seven never-before-exhibited fragments will be on display, including biblical passages from Exodus, Deuteronomy, Leviticus, the Psalms, Daniel and more. Come for the chance to view rare artifacts—including a portion of a Gutenberg Bible and a 1611 King James Bible—and participate in the simulated archaeological dig located just outside the exhibition. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the oldest-known manuscripts of the book that changed everything. Learn more and get tickets at www.SeeTheScrolls.com.
